We are eager to work with the new administration to catalyze economic growth that leads to a broader and more robust tax revenue base, allowing for key investments in infrastructure, parks, public health, technology and more вЂ“ all on a path to ensuring that our businesses and people thrive.вЂќД®sther Bush, outgoing president and CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh These include our long-term, established business anchors and the rapidly emerging, high-velocity sectors which generate broad-based employment opportunities for all. вЂњThe Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Allegheny Conference, looks forward to working with Mayor-elect Gainey вЂ“ the first African American mayor of the City of Pittsburgh вЂ“ and his administration to promote inclusive policy initiatives for growth that enable all sectors of our economy to flourish. Matt Smith, president, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce I look forward to working with him to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive city.вЂќ Gainey consistently focuses on the вЂunityвЂ™ in CommUNITY, which is the kind of thinking that can propel our region ahead.

Gainey proved possible what people from many of our communities, including myself, could previously only imagine - becoming the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh. вЂњAs a life-long Pittsburgher, leader and a Black person of color, Mayor-elect GaineyвЂ™s historic victory creates a sense of optimism about the future course of our region.

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